Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
Select the correct group of biocontrol agents
A
Oscillatoria, Rhizobium, Trichoderma
B
Nostoc, Azospirillium, Nucleopolyhedrovirus
C
Bacillus thuringiensis, Tobacco mosaic virus, Aphids
D
Trichoderma, Baculovirus, Bacillus thuringiensis
Answer
Trichoderma, Baculovirus, Bacillus thuringiensis
Explanation
Solution
Fungs Trichoderma, Baculoviruses (NPV) and Bacillus thuringiensis are used as biocontrol agents.
Rhizobium, Nostoc, Azospirillum and Oscillatoria are used as biofertilisers, whereas TMV is a pathogen and aphids are pests that harm crop plants.